Rosie BurbidgeJul 5, 20213 min readHow to reduce the risk of a claim for Groundless Threats of trade mark infringementThere’s rarely been a better example of the risks of launching litigation without careful consideration than the recent IPEC decision in...
Rosie BurbidgeJul 3, 20212 min readCan using a variant of your own name still be passing off?Passing off in the jewellery world can be a challenge - particularly where first names are used in connection with a business. This claim...
Rosie BurbidgeJun 22, 20212 min readIs Cybersquatting a big problem?In short, "yes". Cybersquatters are a growing threat to brands. This trend has accelerated as e-commerce grows and consumers spend more...
Rosie BurbidgeJun 10, 20212 min readWhat does MADE IN BRITAIN mean?After the many logistical issues posed by both Brexit and the pandemic and with sustainability at the forefront of everyone's mind, it is...
Rosie BurbidgeMay 28, 20213 min readCourt of Appeal rules on liability and account of profits in trade mark caseThe Court of Appeal has reviewed the law on liability and account of profits in a judgment concerning the BEVERLY HILLS POLO CLUB trade...